Land Mammals and Sea Creatures by Jen Neale: Through the lens of magic realism, Land Mammals and Sea Creatures touches on the many ways we choose to destroy ourselves, as a species and as individuals. Christine Higdon: The Very Marrow of Our Bones: Hopeful, lyrical, comedic, and intriguingly and lovingly told, The Very Marrow of Our Bones shows us that despite it all, people carry on, find joy, and ultimately survive.